The fine brass, copper and silver metalware produced by distinguished manufacturer Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) has adorned the tabletops of restaurants, hotels and homes around the world. WMF is especially prized by collectors for its Art Nouveau works of the late 19th century and Art Deco pieces manufactured throughout the early 20th century.
WMF traces its beginnings to 1880 when the merger of Straub & Sohn and Ritter & Co. formed the public limited company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. The company initially focused on tableware and decorative pieces, such as vases and planters. In 1892, WMF introduced its patented “perfect hard silver plating,” a technology that distributes twice as much silver to the sections of cutlery that experience the most wear, allowing the whole piece to hold its luster longer than other silver-plated products.
In 1905, WMF acquired a majority holding of Orivit AG, a company in Cologne that manufactured products from a tin alloy, further expanding its range of materials. By 1910, its main facility in Geislingen, Germany, employed 4,000 workers. It had branches in Vienna, Warsaw and London, and printed a catalog in 12 languages.
As a German business, WMF experienced extensive asset loss in the aftermath of the world wars. However, by 1950, its main facility once again had a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, and its high-quality products returned to popularity. There was an increase in demand for its Cromargan cutlery as well as work by WMF’s preeminent lighting designer, Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
By the 1960s, WMF’s main facility had 5,800 employees. More factories were opened to keep up with demand. WMF is now one of the largest manufacturers of metalware in the world and continues to produce pieces of superb quality. The company has over 200 branches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and owns branches in 40 other countries.
On 1stDibs, explore serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more from Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF).
WMF Art Deco Crystal and Silver Plate Caviar Bowl Dish Chiller Server circa 1930
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
WMF designed and crafted this superb Art Deco crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller circa 1930. The server boasts a chic form, featuring a rounded, blown crystal container bo...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$180Sale Price|20% Off
1960s WMF Modernist All Purpose Bowl Fraser's Stainless
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s WMF Cromargan Fraser's Stainless Box 11.75 long x 5.25 d x 1.88 h Bowl 12.25 x 4.38 w x 1.5 h Original vintage condition with original box included. See all images.
Stainless Steel
Punch Bowl of Women Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch bowl WMF signature on the foot: wmf i/0 = Normal thickness of gilding or silver-plating, i.e. one gram of deposited silver spread over an area of one square decimetre. AS = An...
Silver Plate
Dog Punch Bowl, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910, Argentor, WMF
By Argentor of Vienna, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch Bowl Argentor Argentor The firm Argentor Werke was located in Wimbergerstra§e, in one of the inner districts of Vienna, a site where different metal-ware companies gathered tog...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Punch Bowl Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Silver Plate
Hammered Silver Plated Flower Petal Bowl by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Hammered, silver plate bowl. WMF was originally called Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer and was opened as a metal repairing workshop. Through mergers and acquisitions, by 1900 th...
Silver Plate
WMF Art Deco Tazza in Patinated Silver
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tilburg, NL
WMF Art Deco Tazza in patinated silver. Germany, first half of the 20th century. Elegant and stylish Art Deco tazza / serving dish in patinated silver...
Metal, Silver Plate
W.M.F. Silver Plate and Glass Punch Bowl, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
W.M.F. silver plate and glass punch bowl, Germany, circa 1900.
Silver Plate
Punch Bowl with Deer Style, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch Bowl WMF Firms: ox: Oxidized. The impresse decoration is blackened with a solution of sulphuret of potash and the flat areas are polished to a matt finish with pumice WMF G: I...
Silver Plate
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Large Silver Plated WMF Bowl with 18 Gilt Cups
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large, heavy and unique one-of silver plated WMF bowl or tureen made in 1894. This bowl is something special, its size and the fact that it still has its 18 original cups which a...
Brass
Punch Bowl with Deer Style and peacock , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Crystal, Silver Plate
WMF Art Nouveau Sugar Bowl Copper Plated, Secession c1900s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in High Peak, GB
P0317 Very stylish WMF Art Nouveau Secession copper plated and brass sugar bowl with original lift up lid, two brass handles and embossed decoration throughout. This antique sugar b...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Punch Bowl Style, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, 1880, Signed WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch Bowl WMF WMF G with ostrich = The first WMF impressed mark, used from 1880 to 1925 for silver-plated Hollow-ware, and until 1930 for export articles. The Geislingen firm of S...
Silver Plate
Punch Bowl Style: Liberty, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, 1900, WMF, Material: Bronze
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Crystal, Bronze
Midcentury Art Glass Bowl, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition.
Art Glass
Italian Art Deco Style Blown Glass Punch Bowl Set of 14
Located in Miami, FL
In excellent condition is this 14-piece blown glass punch bowl set made in Italy. The set is consisting out of a large punch bowl with 12 glass cu...
Art Glass
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Onyx Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of materia...
Onyx
Caviar bowl, silver plated - crystal glass
By Zanetto
Located in Paris, FR
A hand-hammered silver-plated caviar server with a crystal interior is designed to maintain caviar at the ideal temperature. Its elegant design highlights Italian craftsmanship with ...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Blue and Cream Stoneware Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful cream and blue stoneware bowl with blue painted lines around the edges. Marked on bottom. Dimensions: 10.5" diameter 4.25" Tall.
Stoneware
1950s Danish Teak Salad Bowl by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen
By Magne Monsen, Finn Juhl, Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modern design Classic - lathe turned teak salad bowl in the largest size, design by Finn Juhl crafted by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen.
Teak
$325
H 2.5 in W 16.25 in D 15.75 in
Vintage English Silver MFG Victorian Silver Plated Large Clam Shell Dish Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Silver MFG Victorian Silver Plated Large Clam Shell Dish Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 16.25" W x 15.75" D.
Silver Plate
Twosidestory Bowl Xl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou. Dimensions: D 40 cm Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble. Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired ...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Mod...
Ceramic
WMF Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
WMF milk jug and sugar bowl from about 1920's. shipping costs to US 80 Euros
Silver Plate, Brass
$29,755
H 61.01 in W 39.01 in D 16.01 in
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 18 persons, comprising approximately 256 pieces. Housed in its original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts, this remarkable ensemble retains the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...
Silver Plate
$3,719
H 8.39 in W 11.7 in D 8.67 in
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Silver Plate Centerpiece Card Tray, Germany, c. 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Albert Mayer
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau Jugendstil silver plate centerpiece card tray or tazza of a nymph holding a dove, made by WMF in Germany c. 1910. This is one of the most iconic pieces of ...
Silver Plate
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Tea Service and Trey
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Sarasota, FL
WMF WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK Art Nouveau Jugendstil tea and coffee service with the tray. All pieces marked with the WMF ostrich mark, G for Geslingen city of manufacture, ...
Silver Plate
$961 / item
H 2.76 in Dm 8.47 in
Ghidini 1961 Omini Small Bowl in Stainless Steel by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Small bowl in stainless steel Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geomet...
Stainless Steel
$1,238 / item
H 5.32 in Dm 10.44 in
Ghidini 1961 Omini Large Bowl in Stainless Steel by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in stainless steel Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geomet...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 3.15 in W 14.18 in D 9.06 in
WMF Silver-Plated Centerpiece Bowl on Ball Feet, Germany, circa 1950
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking silver-plated centerpiece bowl by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. The generously proportioned oval bowl is ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Silvered Brass Punch Bowl with Cut Glass Insert by WMF, Germany, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Mesmerizing punch bowl out of the renown manufactury of WMF in Germany. Made in the Art Nouveau period around 1910, the flawless cut glass bowl was set in a larger, artfully designed...
Brass
WMF Art Nouveau Silver Handled Bowl
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful WMF handled bowl from the Art Nouveau period with beautiful patina and original glass.
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Sold
H 3.75 in Dm 13.98 in
Beautiful Large Brassware Bowl on Pedestal by WMF, Art Deco, Germany, circa 1920
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
This beautiful large bowl is made of brass with lacquer and metal application representing a mediterranean landscape. The back is silvered. The bowl sits on a silvered pedestal. WMF stamp...
Brass
Hallmarked WMF Glass Amber Large Bowl
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Lovely amber to orange unusual WMF glass bowl. This german manufacturer always was on top of the mark. it has the original paper label as shown in the photos. The size is wonderful...
Glass